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Appeals court stops Temecula school district’s ban of critical race theory

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

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court last week ruled thattheTemecula Valley Unified School District must immediately cancel a ban on critical race theory during a lawsuit over the policy in state courts.

The school district’s Board of Education voted to ban critical race theory, or CRT in December 2022. The academic framework originated in the 1970s and ‘80s and examines the systemic extent of racial inequality and racism in the American legal system and societal institutions.

A three-judge panel overturned a Riverside County Superior Court ruling allowing the CRT ban to continue while the lawsuit plays out.

A group of parents, students and teachers had sought a preliminary injunction, alleging the ban was vague and has confused and intimidated teachers about what is permissible to talk about in classes.

The lawsuit also challenged the TVUSD policy of notifying parents about a student’s gender identity. The appeals court decided that issue was now moot because state law prohibits such automatic notification policies and instead prioritizes students’ privacy rights.

“District teachers have experienced anxiety and confusion in knowing what is prohibited by the Resolution

and fear extreme repercussions without guardrails for even accidental violations,”

Justice Kathleen E. O’Leary wrote in the court’s May 19 ruling.

The TVUSD resolution establishing the curriculum ban “defined CRT as ‘a divisive ideology that assigns moral fault to individuals solely on the basis of an individual’s race and, therefore, is itself a racist ideology.’

The Resolution operates as if this definition is universally accepted, but the text does not indicate where this definition is derived, or whether

it is shared with anyone else besides the Board. This definition seems to represent the Board’s subjective perception of CRT.”

CaliforniaAttorney General Rob Bonta has closely followed the case.

“Every student deserves the right to feel seen, valued, and welcome in their learning environment,” he aid in a statement following the ruling. “This decision reinforces the principle that all students should have access to inclusive, affirming curri-

cula that reflects the diversity of their communities and the richness of our shared history. And it reaffirms that California law protects the rights of transgender students to live authentically and without fear.”

Bonta added, “Policies that ban inclusive curricula or forcibly out transgender and gender-nonconforming students not only target some of our most vulnerable youth, but also inflict real harm, undermining students’ wellbeing and academic success.”

RReport: Riverside County’s discretionary revenue rises, but uncertainties loom

By City News Service

iverside County government’s revenue is expanding as the final month of the current fiscal year approaches, but future growth remains uncertain, necessitating a cautious approach in establishing next year’s budget, according to a report received by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

The 69-page third-quarter budget compendium showed a 5% increase in discretionary revenue, mostly derived from boosts in property tax receipts, compared to what Executive Office staff earlier predicted would be available by this juncture in 2024-25.

The county’s total discretionary income is expected to total $1.32 billion. The projection at the beginning of the fiscal year was $1.26 billion. The county’s reserve pool is now projected to top out at $728 million, rather than the initial estimate of $720 million.

“The county is contending with a range of structural

Chino mayor blasts state housing policy, asks Newsom for meeting

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The mayor of Chino has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom for a meeting to discuss giving cities more control over housing policy.

Mayor Eunice Ulloa and Chino city officials have cried foul over ever-expansive state housing laws that they said have eroded local control and stifled the inclusion of municipalities and the public in the development process.

In her April 23 letter, Ulloa cited several recent state Senate bills — SBs 423, 4 and 9 — that she said have diminished local authority, expanded “by right” approval processes that forego project reviews by local officials and eliminate public hearings while limiting cities’ ability to manage land development.

Ulloa said the newly proposed Senate Bill 79 seeks

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Man convicted of shooting pair during fight outside bar

By City News Service

A24-year-old man who shot two bar patrons during a brawl in the parking lot outside the Woodcrest establishment, then fled south of the border, is facing prison time after his conviction for attempted voluntary manslaughter and other offenses.

A Riverside jury returned with verdicts in the late afternoon of May 19 following two days of deliberations in the trial of Bryan Corona of Moreno Valley. Along with the manslaughter count, jurors found Corona guilty of two counts of firearm assault and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations connected to the 2023 attack. They acquitted him of another charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jerry Yang scheduled a sentencing hearing for July 25 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Corona remains held in lieu of $2 million bail at

the Robert Presley Jail. He’s facing more than 10 years behind bars.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney’s Office, shortly after 1 a.m. May 20, 2023, Corona and three friends were socializing outside the Flat Top Bar & Grill in the 17900 block of Van Buren Boulevard, near Gamble Avenue, when the victims, identified in court documents as “Mr. Hill” and “Mr. Jones,” walked past them.

There was initially no trouble until Jones made critical remarks about one of the young men. There was a further exchange of words, prompting Jones to walk aggressively toward Corona’s 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, where the defendant and his buddies were standing, the brief said.

When Corona told the victim to get away from his car, a shoving match ensued and both men threw punches, according to the narrative. Hill attempted to

intervene but was perceived as a threat by the defendant’s friends, who engaged him in fisticuffs, culminating in a melee, witnesses told detectives.

A bar security guard observing the fight said it

appeared to him that “the defendant and his group were trying to ‘jump’ Mr. Hill,” whom he knew, along with Jones, both regular patrons, according to the brief.

Within seconds, Hill and the other combat-

11th annual UFO conference to commence in Indian Wells

The 11th annual UFO/ UAP conference Contact in the Desert will begin Thursday in Indian Wells. The conference will be held from May 29 to June 2 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane.

By City News Service

The event is billed as the “world’s largest assemblage of the world’s leading UFO researchers and experts in history.”

It will feature dozens of researchers and experts, more than 50 lectures, several workshops and guest speakers, including

Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell of “The Telepathy Tapes” and actor Thomas Jane of “The Punisher,” organizers said.

Josh Gates, executive producer of the Discovery Channel series “Expedition Unknown,” will be the keynote speaker.

The event’s mission is to provide a platform for open discussions, cuttingedge research and stories of first-hand experiences in unexplained phenomena.

More information can be found at contactinthedesert.com.

ants withdrew, while Jones remained engaged in the altercation, throwing punches at the young men near the passenger side of the Jetta, prosecutors said. Though the victim was unarmed, Corona reached inside his car and pulled out a 9mm semiautomatic handgun, leveling the pistol at Jones and opening fire, the brief said.

The defendant fired five times, hitting Jones once in the lower back, then trained the weapon on Hill, firing three additional shots, striking the victim once in the stomach and once in the right arm.

Corona told his friends to get into his car, and they sped away. However, he lost control and crashed in a field in the 18200 Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside, less than two miles from where the shooting occurred.

The airbags deployed, and the Jetta couldn’t be restarted. The young men, none of whom suffered injuries,

fled from the location, after which Corona’s girlfriend was contacted and retrieved them in her vehicle a short time later, dropping them elsewhere, having no knowledge of what had happened at the bar, prosecutors said. Jones was taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where he underwent surgery for the gunshot wound and recovered. Hill was treated for his wounds at Riverside Community Hospital, also making a complete recovery.

Corona fled to Jalisco, Mexico. His friends did not attempt to evade law enforcement and cooperated with investigators. None were charged.

Corona was apprehended in mid-September 2023 near Guadalajara, Mexico. He was extradited back to the U.S. less than a week later.

The defendant had no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

Aerial mosquito spraying planned this week in Eastvale, Elsinore

By City News Service

Vector control officials in Eastvale and Lake Elsinore will conduct aerial anti-mosquito spraying via remote-controlled drones this week in Eastvale and Lake Elsinore to eradicate growing infestations that pose a potential risk to public health.

The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District has scheduled “Unmanned Aerial System” insecticide treatments on Tuesday morning along the Eastvale Community Park Trail, north of the Santa Ana River wash, south of Riverwalk Park, east of Dearborn Street and west

of Hertz Place.

The district is planning UAS anti-mosquito operations around the same time Tuesday throughout the ecological preserve on the southern edge of Lake Elsinore, near Summerly Community Park. Unlike with low-volume insecticide spraying from trucks, the drones have to be operated in daylight hours. Specific times may vary Tuesday morning.

“These treatments will be performed by FAA-certified pilots, meeting all safety requirements,” according to a district statement.

No West Nile virus infections have been documented in Riverside County, nor anywhere else in California, so far this year. In 2024, a total 151 infections — including six in Riverside County — were recorded statewide, according to the California Department of Public Health. There were a dozen WNV-related deaths throughout the state, one of which was in Riverside County.

Mosquitoes typically become carriers of the virus after feeding on an infected bird and can then spread the potentially lethal strain to animals and humans.

Those at greatest risk include seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Symptoms may never materialize, but include fever, headache, nausea, body aches, skin rashes and swollen lymph nodes.

Mosquito season in Southern California generally spans May to October, according to vector control officials. To reduce exposure to mosquitoes, residents are urged to: -- spend as little time as possible outdoors at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are generally on the move;

-- wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts during outdoor activity in mosquitoprone areas; -- use insect repellent; -- ensure door and window screens are fitted properly to keep bugs out; and -- get rid of standing water, aside from pools properly treated with chemicals. Further information is available at northwestmvcd. org.

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What you need to know about Social Security spousal benefits

By Philip D. Ryan for Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, via Stacker

ne key benefit that many people overlook whentryingto maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security benefits based on the work history of their spouse.

Social Security spousal benefits are granted to individuals who performed the important work of raising families and maintaining the family home, by allowing them to claim benefits based on their spouse’s work history, Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons says. In addition, if the individual also did work and is eligible for their own personal Social Security benefits, applying for Social Security spousal benefits can allow that individual to delay receipt of their own personal Social Security benefits, allowing those benefits to increase.

Social Security regulations are complex. It can be difficult to determine eligibility for various Social Security benefits, to calculate the number of benefits available, and to figure out what steps will maximize your Social Security benefits. That is why it is critical that you speak to an experienced Social Security lawyer who can help you understand your options and work with you and your family to maximize your benefits and your income.

How To Maximize Spousal Social Security Benefits

The spousal Social Security benefit is generally 50 percent of your spouse’s benefit at their full retirement age (as of 2020, the full retirement age is 66 and will continue to rise to 67). Many people maximize their own personal Social Security benefits by delaying receipt of their benefits past their full retirement age, including up to age 70, when Social Security benefits must begin to payout.

Anyone who was born on or before Jan. 1, 1954, has the option, once they reach full retirement age, of filing a restricted application for Social Security benefits, which means that they can choose to collect spousal Social Security benefits and then later switch over to collecting their own personal Social Security benefits, once the amount of that benefit exceeds the spousal benefit or until they turn 70 years old.

Although a spouse may begin to collect spousal Social Security benefits early (provided he or she is eligible for such benefits), unlike personal benefits, the spousal Social Security benefit maxes out when you reach your full retirement age. There is no benefit to delaying receipt of spousal benefits past your full retirement age. In addition, you will want to compare the spousal Social Security benefits you would receive against your own personal benefits to determine the higher amount, which is the benefit you should claim.

Under limited circumstances, it may be possible to claim spousal Social Security benefits without reductions prior to your full retirement age or even prior to age 62.

A spouse can claim benefits without reduction if they meet the following criteria:

• Married for at least one year to the spouse whom they are claiming benefits under.

• Must be caring for a child who is either under 16 years old or is disabled and receiving Social Security Disability benefits or child Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s work history.

• Your spouse must be receiving his or her own personal Social Security benefits.

How Social Security Spousal Benefit Is Calculated

As a general matter, the Social Security spousal benefit is equal to 50 percent of your spouse’s Social Security benefit as calcu-

lated at their full retirement age. Therefore, if your spouse would receive Social Security benefits of $2,000 at their full retirement age, you could receive a spousal Social Security benefit of $1,000 at your full retirement age.

In addition, like personal Social Security benefits, the Social Security spousal benefit can be collected prior to reaching your full retirement age. And also like personal Social Security benefits, your spousal benefits will be reduced if you collect those benefits before your full retirement age. Unless an exception applies, you can begin collecting 71.5 percent of the spousal Social Security benefit you are entitled to beginning at age 60, with that amount gradually increasing every month, until you reach full retirement age at 66.

Can I Receive Social Security Benefits From My Ex-Spouse?

Because the spousal benefit is intended to compensate spouses who perform the critical tasks of raising the family and maintaining the family home, spouses who undertook this work during their marriage may wonder whether they can receive Social Security spousal benefits from a former spouse following their divorce. In short, a person can receive Social Security spousal benefits from an ex-spouse, including if your ex-spouse has died.

A person can apply for spousal social security benefits based on their

ex-spouse’s benefits if they meet the following eligibility requirements:

• The marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years.

• You must have been divorced for at least two years.

• You must be currently unmarried.

If you have been through multiple eligible marriages and divorces, you may elect whichever ex-spouse’s benefits that provide you with the highest payment.

Who Is Eligible For Survivor Benefits From Social Security?

When you or your spouse retires and becomes eligible to receive Social Security benefits, if you or your spouse pass away, members of your family may become eligible for survivor benefits from Social Security. Social Security survivor benefits amount to a percentage of the Social Security benefits payouts you would have received. Family members who may be eligible for survivor benefits from social security include:

• Your spouse, if he or she remains unmarried, provided your spouse is over 60 years old

• Minor children

• Adult disabled children

• Your parents, if they are your dependents

• Stepchildren, adopted children, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren may also be eligible under certain circumstances Your descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.)

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265 arrested in SoCal crackdown on online child exploitation

By City News Service

Atwo-week law enforcementcrackdown targetinginternetrelated crimes against youth in Southern California netted 265 arrests and rescued 27 children who were entangled in exploitative crimes, police said Wednesday.

Dubbed “Operation Spring Cleaning,” the sweep was carried out between April 6 and April 19 by the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which is led by the Los Angeles Police Department and includes more than 100 law enforcement agencies across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

“Operation Spring Cleaning was a multi-agency initiative aimed at identifying and arresting child predators who use the internet to exploit children, and rescuing the young victims targeted by these offenders,” according to a statement from the LAPD.

Police said the task force carried out undercover investigations on various social media platforms, then served warrants in all five counties targeting suspects accused of distributing child sexual abuse materials, online exploitation and other crimes against children.

Of the 265 people arrested, many “held positions of trust within their communities,” police said.

“Several of those taken into custody held roles that placed them in direct contact with children or carried

significant community trust,” according to police. “These arrests underscore the importance of vigilance and cross-agency collaboration in safeguarding children from individuals who use their trusted positions to exploit and harm the most vulnerable.”

The various suspects were held on suspicion of a variety of offenses, including possession, production or distribution of child sexual abuse material, sending obscene matter to a child, lewd acts

Spousal benefits

with a child, attempting to contact a minor for sex, human trafficking, indecent exposure, child annoying and failure to register as a convicted sex offender.

Police said in addition to the arrests, the task force has also worked to provide internet safety training to about 1,000 parents and children, “empowering families with tools and knowledge to stay safe online.”

Police urged residents to visit www.missingkids.org/ netsmartz for tips on internet safety.

may be subjected to a blackout period for survivor benefits if their surviving parent is ineligible to collect survivor benefits from you.

Finally, if your spouse dies, you can receive a one-time death benefit of $255 if your spouse was living with you at the time of his or her death. This benefit can also be paid if you weren’t living with your spouse provided the spouse is receiving certain Social Security benefits on your record, or it can be paid to a child who is eligible for Social Security benefits based on the deceased parent’s work record.

How A Lawyer Can Help With Social Security Spousal Benefits

If you find that parsing the Social Security regulations is complicated, or if you are trying to apply for spousal Social Security benefits but are having your applications rejected, a lawyer can help you understand your rights and options under the Social Security regulations and also help you apply for the benefits that you are entitled to.

A Social Security attorney can help you with determining your eligibility for Social Security spousal benefits or for filing a restricted benefits application upon reaching full retirement age. An attorney can also help you calculate the various benefits you may be entitled to and can help you craft a plan that will maximize the Social Security benefits you receive throughout your retirement.

When looking for a lawyer to help you with Social Security benefits, you’ll want to choose one with experience in handling Social Security claims. When you go to a consultation, ask the attorney questions about their experience handling Social Security cases, their rate of success with cases, their current caseload (will they have sufficient time to dedicate to you and your case), and whether they can provide you with references who you can talk to about their experiences with the attorney.

This story was produced by Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

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Michael B. Jordan to receive American Cinematheque Award

By City News Service

Actor/director/producer

Michael B. Jordan will be honored with the 39th American Cinematheque Award at a Beverly Hills gala in November, the film-preservation organization announced Wednesday.

“The career of Michael B. Jordan has been an unparalleled showcase for the combination of superb talent and purposeful vision that has made him a major power in today’s movie business,” American Cinematheque board chair Rick Nicita said in a statement.

Jordan gained early recognition with roles in “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood,” followed by a breakout performance in 2013’s “Fruitvale Station.” He went on to star in “Black Panther” and the “Creed” franchise, making his directorial debut with “Creed III.”

“Most recently, his outstanding performances (yes, two performances) in the worldwide smash ‘Sinners’ have cemented his place in

Jordan portrays twins in “Sinners,” marking his fifth collaboration with director Ryan Coogler. He is also set to direct and star in a new adaptation of “The Thomas Crown Affair.”

Arecipients

includes Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, Amy Adams, Ridley Scott, Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Reynolds and Spike Lee.

The event will be held Nov. 20 at the Beverly Hilton.

Report: CA guaranteed income program recipients made progress

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

guaranteedincome pilotprogramin Oaklandimproved housing stability and employment among its recipients, according to a new report from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research.

Starting in 2021, 300 lowincome families in Oakland received $500 a month in cash for 18 months.

Jesus Gerena is the CEO and president of UpTogether, a nonprofit based in Concord that administered the program alongside the group Oakland Thrives.

“The income guidelines are at or below the federal poverty line,” said Gerena. “They had to have at least one child under the age of 18, and then the average age for participants was 38 years old. Eighty-four percent of them were women.”

The report showed that participants often made significant gains. Participating adults were 44% less likely to experience homelessness after one year in the program.

And contrary to popular belief, the extra money did not hurt employment. Fulltime employment rose 11% for those in the program, compared to a 4% increase in a control group.

Gerena said even though the pilot program is now over, he hopes its success will convince authorities that poverty is a policy choice.

“If we trust and invest directly in people and their abilities, who are facing

financial hardship,” said Gerena, “they’re more than capable to be able to identify goals and figure out what they need to do to be able to find success in their lives.”

Researchers also found that families receiving the cash also reported an increase in their children’s academic performance.

The program was funded by private donations. Once it ended, many of the gains receded.

Families that took part in a guaranteed income program in Oakland reported lower psychological distress and reduced rates of depression. | Photo courtesy of UpTogether

the upper tier of movie stars, now and in the future,” Nicita said.

Jordan joins a list of past American Cinematheque Award

that

Michael B. Jordan. | Photo courtesy of Joan Hernandez Mir/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Tick bites are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself.

By Elena Cox, Stacker

Longersummersand shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating longer life cycles for native arachnids, including bloodsucking ticks.

During the height of tick season in 2024, emergency departments saw 112 tick bites per 100,000 visits—the highest level since May 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tick bites are also being reported in more states, including the Midwest and the South, as the small parasite’s habitat expands.

There are various types of tick species that come in different colors and sizes, but they all have eight legs and are members of the spider family. They attach to the skin of warm-blooded animals— including dogs, cats, and humans—to consume their blood and can pass dangerous bacteria through their saliva, which can lead to disease.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and their expanding habitat using the CDC’s Tick Bite Data Tracker and other sources.

More people reporting tick bites

Ticks become active when the temperature is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and

they thrive in moist, humid environments. They can typically be found in tall grass or other greenery but have been increasingly reported in urban areas, including abandoned and overgrown parking lots.

Tick bites are most common in the Northeast, making up 99 out of every 100,000 emergency visits as of August 2024, according to the CDC. However, the Midwest is experiencing the highest tick population growth, particularly in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

In 2024, the Badger State experienced a warmer-thanaverage winter, causing ticks to appear in February, months ahead of schedule. Beyond weather changes, rising deer populations also play a role—as they are a major host to deer ticks.

To track growth, researchers at the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease at the University of Wisconsin-Madison created an app where people can submit photos and identify ticks. In 2021, there were 4,417 tick encounters reported in the Midwest, according to the latest data available.

Lyme disease also on the rise

Tick bacteria can cause diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Alpha-gal

syndrome, more commonly known as red meat allergy, but the most common tickborne illness is Lyme disease.

The number of reported cases of Lyme disease has increased fivefold from the 1990s; from 3.74 reported cases per 100,000 people to 18.9 in 2022. Adults over age 65 have been particularly impacted.

Initial signs and symptoms for most tick-related illnesses include a rash, fever, aches, and pains. If an infection remains untreated, the bacteria can have a serious impact on the heart, joints, and nervous system.

Increased awareness and screening have contributed to reported infections, but most of it can be attributed to a change in how the data is collected. In 2022, the CDC and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists updated their criteria for regions with high tick populations to be based solely on lab testing. Previously additional clinical data, including demographic information and family history, was also required.

Still, scientists believe that the actual number may be 10 times higher than reported.

How to protect yourself from ticks

The best way to prevent tick bites is to reduce

exposure, including avoiding wooded areas and removing leaf litter and brush from your yard. Covering skin with long shirts, pants, and boots also helps, as does using an EPA-approved insect repellent or treating clothing with the insecticide permethrin.

When returning from outdoor activities, carefully check clothes, skin, and pets for ticks. Showering with hot

water within two hours can also help reduce Lyme risk and allows for a thorough self-examination.

If you do find a tick, use tweezers to grasp and pull it upwards. Take care not to twist, which can break the tick and leave the mouth attached. Once it is fully removed, clean the area with warm soapy water or rubbing alcohol.

To dispose of the tick,

soak it in alcohol and wrap it in a plastic bag before putting it in the trash. They can also be flushed down the toilet. Lastly, stay safe and don’t let ticks make your home their home, too.

Groups rally against proposed Medi-Cal cuts for undocumented people

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Groupsfightingfor immigrants’ rights and health care access asked lawmakers in Sacramento on Tuesday to reject proposed cuts to Medi-Cal for undocumented adults.

In his updated May budget, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed freezing enrollment, charging people $100 a month for coverage and dropping dental, in-home care and long-term care benefits.

Maribel Cruz, associate director of the Long Beachbased nonprofit Órale, said the consequences could be dire.

“People are going to die because of this because they’re not getting primary care,” Cruz contended. “So many diseases are preventable if they are detected early enough. And how are

you going to detect a disease when you can’t even access a doctor? Most folks are going to end up in emergency rooms. This is people’s lives, and this is real.”

Gov. Newsom said the cuts are needed to balance the state budget, which faces a shortfall that he blames on tariffs and on higherthan-expected enrollment in Medi-Cal. Republicans in Congress are considering major cuts to Medicaid and a huge drop in funding to states offering health care to undocumented immigrants.

Rachel Linn Gish, communications director for the advocacy group Health Access California, thinks the state should not pull back on its goal of universal health coverage or balance the budget on the backs of the most vulnerable families.

“These are people that are scraping down the last penny to afford rent, to afford groceries, to make sure they have gas in their car, to get their kids to school or get themselves to work,” Gish emphasized. “Asking them to spend another $100 a month to access the health care that they currently receive is cruel.”

Masih Fouladi, executive director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, said it is unjust to deny or charge people more for health care because of their immigration status.

“We don’t see that as fair or equitable or aligned with California values,” Fouladi stressed. “Especially given the impact that immigrants have, and what they do to make California the fourthlargest economy in the

Fouladi added he believes the proposed budget would take California backward and compromise the health

More than 50 protesters rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building in Sacramento to fight proposed cuts to Medi-Cal, which would affect more than 350,000 undocumented Californians. | Photo courtesy of California Immigrant Policy Center

Story editing by Cynthia Rebolledo. Additional editing by Kelly Glass and Alizah Salario. Copy editing by Tim Bruns.

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5 ways to take an affordable family vacation this summer

By Gina Freeman, Freedom Debt Relief via Stacker

You want to create memories and have a great time with your family this summer. And you can do that without causing a fall debt hangover — short on cash doesn’t have to mean short on fun.

Here are five fantastic summer vacation ideas from Freedom Debt Relief to bring your family closer without busting your budget.

Key takeaways:

• Family summer vacations don’t have to be expensive or lead to overwhelming credit card debt.

• Staycations, visiting family, and volunteer tourism can create memories without breaking the bank.

• Last-minute deals can get you a great trip at a low price if you’re flexible. Low budget, high fun: The awesome staycation Staycations — taking time off and having fun at home or near home — have more going for them than just savings. Travel is stressful. Dragging luggage through airports or driving for hours is no fun. Why not skip it?

Here are a few ideas for a fabulous staycation:

• When people come to visit you, where do you take them? What does your local tourism agency promote? Restaurants, outdoor attractions, special events? Why not build a family vacation around these things?

• Let everyone stay up late and have a “film festival.” Set up your streaming, invite friends, stock up on everyone’s favorite treats, and pile pillows, blankets and air mattresses on the floor. Set up another room for little ones when they tire out.

• Dress up in your finest, and all go out to dinner one night for a special treat.

• Head to an outdoor

concert and take a picnic.

• Try an “all American” summer activity like fishing, visiting a farm or taking in a nearby county fair or ballgame.

• Go to a craft store with your kids and set them up with supplies, or enroll everyone in a fun class.

• Round the fam up for a day at the beach, mountains or a pretty park.

• Vacation classic: family camping Camping in the summer is a time-honored tradition in many families. It can be inexpensive because you take your food and campsites often run just a few dollars a day. You don’t even have to “rough it” because many camps feature tent cabins (wood floors and canvas walls), yurts, RVs or

treehouses.

Many clubs and church groups offer budget, allinclusive camping vacations to members and nonmembers alike. You can send your kids off to safely play or craft while you enjoy a swim, a hike, a quiet lunch or even a massage.

One challenge of summer camping is finding a site that’s not crowded or full. Seasoned campers avoid this by choosing from campgrounds that operate on a first-come, first-serve basis and getting there early. Your best shot is a Sunday or Monday morning arrival because most campers leave on Sunday.

Another option is to camp a little further from the most popular beaches or parks. Often, there are less-traveled campgrounds

within a 20-minute drive of the crowded ones.

Visit friends or relatives

If you’re lucky enough to have relatives within driving distance, plan a visit. You’ll save on lodging and can eat at least some meals at home. Assuming that you want to be invited back, budget to take your hosts out for at least one nice meal and/or help with food costs.

What you save on lodging can be used to enjoy some of the local attractions where your relatives live.

Alternatively, you can invite your favorite friends or relatives to come and stay with you. Plan their visit the way you might a staycation — around a local festival or another event. Give your visitors some time on their

own and create some fun activities to do together. Go shopping with your kids for a new game they can play with their cousins or grandparents.

Work or volunteer travel

If your children are older, consider volunteer tourism. Children as young as 12 are allowed to participate in many opportunities, and they are not “all work and no play.”

You can choose to stay in a jungle, a village, an ecofriendly surf resort or a farm with plenty of opportunities to immerse in the local customs and enjoy adventure or relaxation. Expect to work together in activities like wildlife rescue, cleaning up beaches, comforting survivors, teaching skills or building paths.

By choosing a cause that your whole family cares about, you can enjoy an experience and culture that no one will forget and forge a deeper connection with each other. For many vacations, you just have to cover transportation. Room and board are included. Volunteer tourism is ideal for longer stays because many programs run for two to four weeks.

Last-minute travel

There are two ways to save on vacation travel — booking far in advance and booking at the last minute. Set yourself up for alerts with several sites like Travel Zoo or Kayak. Establish a budget beforehand and review offers that you can afford with your family. You may find bargain lodging near a water park, grab a last-minute Airbnb cabin or snag an all-inclusive resort deal. If you live near a port, even a family cruise for a few days is not out of the question — the all-inclusive nature of cruising can make it an inexpensive choice. The key is to be flexible and teach your kids the joy of spontaneity.

To truly enjoy a bargain family vacation, it’s helpful to remember why families vacation in the first place — to take time from the usual routine and be together. Vacation debt isn’t considered good debt. Your future self will thank you for bringing costs down now instead of relying on credit. When your children look back on these times, it won’t be the roller coaster or fancy hotel they recall. It will be the joy of spending time with people they love.

This story was produced by Freedom Debt Relief and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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EL Monte City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A FUTURE STREET EASEMENT ENCUMBERING A REAL PROPERTY PARCEL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE – REAL PROPERTY PARCEL COMMONLY IDENTIFIED AS 5400 DURFEE AVENUE

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 6066 of the Government Code the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on WEDNESDAY, June 11 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL Approval of the proposed vacation of a future street SOUGHT: easement encumbering a real property parcel located in the City of El Monte – real property parcel commonly identified as 5400 Durfee Avenue. The specific parcel affected is identified as:

Parcel No. 8541-022-025

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;

(2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/CouncilMeeting-Videos; or

(3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line Call-in (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

(2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@elmonteca.gov; or

(3) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published: May 26, 2025, and June 2, 2025

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

Publish May 26, 2025 & June 2, 2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF EL MONTE

Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Monte City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, to gain citizens’ input on the upcoming draft five-year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

The public hearing will be conducted as part of a City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the El Monte City Hall (West), 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731.

As an entitlement jurisdiction, the City is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to complete the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) every five years. Furthermore, the City is required to conduct a public hearing to receive input and provide direction concerning the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program funds.

The purpose of the ConPlan is to identify El Monte’s housing and

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community development needs, priorities, goals, and strategies and to stipulate how funds will be allocated to housing and community development activities over the next five years. The CDBG Program provides federal funds for local improvement projects and programs. Activities assisted with CDBG funds must meet one of the three national objectives: principally benefit low and moderateincome persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or meet other community development needs having particular urgency. The HOME Program provides formula grants - often in partnership with local nonprofit groups - to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.

• The Consolidated Plan is a five-year plan detailing the priorities and needs of the community for the use of CDBG and HOME funds.

• The Annual Action Plan is submitted to HUD on an annual basis and identifies how the City plans to use the federal money during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved by the City Council in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

• The Citizen Participation Plan sets forth the City of El Monte’s policies and procedures for citizen participation in the development of the Consolidated Plan Documents and any subsequent amendments. The CPP provides an opportunity for nonprofit service agencies and the community to work in partnership with the City to identify needs and allocate CDBG and HOME funds.

This draft Consolidated Plan covers the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. Included within this Consolidated Plan is the Annual Action Plan for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, otherwise known as the 2025 program year.

The Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan which includes the Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and Citizen Participation Plan will be available for a 30-day public review and comment period beginning on May 26, 2025 and ending on June 25, 2025. These documents will be available for public review at El Monte City Hall (West), 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731 and on the City of El Monte’s website at https://www.ci.el-monte. ca.us/547/News-Notices.

It is the intent of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you should need special assistance, please contact Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager, at (626) 2588831, or via vsedano@elmonteca.gov TDD/Voice (626) 580-2078 at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.

City Contact: For more information and to RSVP, contact Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager Phone: (626) 258-8831 Email: vsedano@elmonteca.gov

Notice Date: May 26, 2025 Published: May 26, 2025

The El Monte Examiner

AVISO PÚBLICO CIUDAD DE EL MONTE

Aviso de Audiencia Pública y Período de Comentarios Para el Plan Quinquenal Consolidado 2025-2029

A TODAS LAS PARTES INTERESADAS:

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el Concejo Municipal de El Monte llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el Miércoles 25 de junio a las 6:00 p.m., o tan pronto como se pueda escuchar el asunto, para obtener la opinión de los ciudadanos sobre el próximo borrador del Plan Consolidado de Cinco años 2025-2029.

La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo como parte de una reunión del Concejo Municipal que se llevará a cabo el Miércoles 25 de junio de 2025, a partir de las 6:00 p.m. en el Ayuntamiento de El Monte (West), 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731.

Como jurisdicción con derecho a prestaciones, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) requiere que la Ciudad complete el Plan Consolidado (ConPlan, por sus siglas en inglés) cada cinco años. Además, la Ciudad debe celebrar una audiencia pública para recibir opiniones y proporcionar orientación sobre el borrador del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años para la asignación de fondos del programa de Subsidio en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y la Asociación de Inversión en vivienda (HOME).

El propósito del ConPlan es identificar las necesidades, prioridades, metas y estrategias de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario de la Ciudad El Monte y estipular cómo se asignarán los fondos a las actividades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario durante los próximos cinco años. El Programa CDBG proporciona fondos

federales para proyectos y programas de mejoras locales. Las actividades asistidas con fondos CDBG deben cumplir con uno de los tres objetivos nacionales: beneficiar principalmente a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados, ayudar en la prevención o eliminación de barrios marginales y deterioro, o satisfacer otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario que tengan especial urgencia. El Programa HOME proporciona subvenciones de fórmula, a menudo en asociación con grupos locales sin fines de lucro, para financiar una amplia gama de actividades, incluida la construcción, compra y / o rehabilitación de viviendas económicas o brindar asistencia directa para el alquiler a personas de bajos ingresos. HOME es el mayor subsidio federal en bloque para gobiernos estatales y locales diseñada exclusivamente para crear viviendas económicas para hogares de bajos ingresos.

• El Plan Consolidado es un plan de cinco años que detalla las prioridades y necesidades de la comunidad para el uso de los fondos CDBG y HOME.

• El Plan de Acción Anual se presenta a HUD anualmente e identifica cómo la Ciudad planea utilizar el dinero federal durante el próximo año fiscal para cumplir con las metas y objetivos aprobados por el Concejo Municipal en el Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años.

El Plan de Participación Ciudadana establece las políticas y procedimientos de la Ciudad de El Monte para la participación ciudadana en el desarrollo de los Documentos del Plan Consolidado y cualquier enmienda posterior. El CPP ofrece una oportunidad para que las agencias de servicios sin fines de lucro y la comunidad trabajen en colaboración con la Ciudad para identificar necesidades y asignar fondos CDBG y HOME.

Este borrador del Plan Consolidado abarca el período comprendido entre el 1 de julio de 2025 y el 30 de junio de 2030. Dentro de este Plan Consolidado se incluye el Plan de Acción Anual para el período comprendido entre el 1 de julio de 2025 y el 30 de junio de 2026, también conocido como el año programático 2025.

El Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029, que incluye el Borrador del Plan de Acción Anual para el Año Fiscal 2025-2026; y el Plan de Participación Ciudadana estará disponible para un período de revisión y comentarios públicos de 30 días a partir del 26 de mayo de 2025 y hasta el 25 de junio de 2025. Estos documentos estarán disponibles para revisión pública en el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad El Monte (West), 11333 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731 y en el sitio web de la Ciudad de El Monte en https://www.ci.elmonte.ca.us/547/News-Notices.

Es la intención de la Ciudad de El Monte cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). Si necesita asistencia especial, comuníquese con Vanessa Sedano, Gerente de Vivienda, al (626) 258-8831, o a través vsedano@elmonteca.gov TDD/ Voice (626) 580-2078 al menos 72 horas antes de la audiencia pública.

Contacto de la ciudad: Para obtener más información y confirmar su asistencia, comuníquese con Vanessa Sedano, Gerente de Vivienda Teléfono: (626) 258-8831

Email: vsedano@elmonteca.gov

Fecha de notificación: 26 de mayo de 2025

Publicado: 26 de mayo de 2025 El Examinador de El Monte

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CESAR CUATE PULIDO

Case No. 25STPB05404

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CESAR CUATE PULIDO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Diego C. Pulido in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Diego C. Pulido be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for

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Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on an Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

DATE: July 14, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 Pasadena, CA 91101

Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions on how to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http://ww2.cityofpasadena. net/councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on how to provide live public comment.

This Amendment increases certain taxes, fees, and charges, excluding New Year’s Day revenues and Admission Tax, listed on the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges (last adopted by the City Council on June 3, 2024) by the CPI (3.1094%) for Fiscal Year 2026 beginning July 14, 2025. This includes all taxes, licenses, and a number of certain permits which are billed or assessed and collected throughout the year when due. The estimated revenue increase to the General Fund is $160,300, $1.0 million in the Sewer Fund, and $272,400 in other funds. The existing amount or rate and the proposed amount or rate and the associated activity are listed as follows:

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability

Copies of the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges, as well as supporting documentation, will be available on the City’s website https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/general-fund/fees-tax-schedules/. Written comments may be sent to the Finance Director, at the Department of Finance, 3rd floor, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101, (626) 744-4355.

Date Published: __________

Approved as a form AL Chef Assistant City Attorney

Hospitals (surgical)

Financial Institutions (banks)100 gal/1,000

Service Shop, Service Stations100 gal/1,000

Laundromat 4600 gal/1,000

Animal Kennel (shelter)100 gal/1,000 sq ft gross floor area

Nurseries/Greeneries25 gal/1,000 sq ft gross floor area

Warehousing, Open Storage 25 gal/1,000 sq ft gross floor area (storage pace)

Indoor Theatre (movies)125 gal/1,000 sq ft gross floor area

Bowling, Skating

Mortuaries/Cemeteries100

Schools: Elementary or Jr. High10/ gal/student High Schools 15/ gal/student Universities or Colleges20/ gal/student College Dormitories 85/

The City Council took action to increase the rates for Grandstand Permit Application, Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and New Year's Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge on November 25, 2024. Revised rates became effective February 1, 2025.

Rate ($.55 per $500) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Maximum Rate ($16.00) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Per Council action, the fees receive a 60% abatement credit. Staff is still reviewing fees and recommends continuing the 60% abatement credit until the analysis is complete.

Reduced Business License Tax ($1.00) only for first year businesses in Pasadena that meet the following eligibility criteria:

- Be in a Commercial or Industrial zoned area as defined in Chapter 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

- Have five or fewer employees.

- Have a 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code in Construction (23), Manufacturing (31-33), Information (51), and Scientific, Technical, and Professional Services (54).

On the renewal anniversary following the first year tax reduction, renewing businesses are required to pay the fully required business license tax established for that fiscal year of tax reinstatement.

Per City Council action on July 14, 2014, Dog License Fee for not spayed and not neutered dogs is $60 more than the fee for spayed and neutered dogs.

The City Council took action to round down the fees for dog licensing on June 22, 2020. Revised rates became effective August 1, 2020.

In June 2018, Pasadena voters approved an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.28 to the Pasadena Municipal Code entitled "Cannabis Business Tax," to impose a tax on commercial cannabis business activities operating in the City of Pasadena. Pasadena Municipal Code Section 5.28.060(C) allows the City Council to adjust cannabis business taxes by resolution or ordinance. Section 5.28.060(D) provides the maximum dollar figure (adjusted for Consumer Price Index increases) or percentages that the Council could impose. No adjustment is proposed for the cannabis business taxes reflected in this Schedule.

Volumetric rates are based on water consumption. Single Family Residential water usage will be capped at 26 hundred cubic feet (hcf) of water on a bi-monthly basis. Commerical water usage will be billed at 90% of use.

Availability of Documentation Used in Determination of Appropriations Limit

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Pasadena is scheduled to consider adopting an Appropriations Limit, as defined in Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California, for the fiscal year 2026 at the time and place listed below. Pursuant to Government Code Section 7910(a), at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting, documentation used in the determination of the Appropriations Limit is available to the public at the office of the Director of Finance, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room S353, Pasadena, California.

DATE: June 16, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 Pasadena, CA 91101

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Public Information:

All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the City Council meeting. Members of the public may provide live public comment by submitting an online speaker card form at the following webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/public-comment; or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 744-4124. For information on how to provide live public comment, please refer to the posted agenda for additional details and instructions. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ADA: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, listening assistive devices are available with a 24-hour ad-

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vance notice. Please call (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) to request use of a listening device. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4009 at least 48 hours in advance.

No person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by public funds.

Mathew E. Hawkesworth Director of Finance

Date Published:_____________

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ZEFERINA MACIAS ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA M. ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA ACOSTA Case No. 25STPB05498

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ZEFERINA MACIAS ACOSTA aka ZEFERINA M. ACOSTA aka ZE-FERINA ACOSTA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Linda Vega in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Linda Vega be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JAMES L LEESTMA ESQ SBN 207311 LAW OFFICE OF JAMES LAMBERT LEESTMA 7301 TOPANGA CYN BL STE 202 CANOGA PARK CA 91303 CN116874 ACOSTA May 19,22,26, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TRACEY LEE CAWDREY CASE NO. 25STPB05401

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TRACEY LEE CAWDREY.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LORI D. CLARK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORI D. CLARK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/11/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner J. PETER WAKEMAN, ESQ. - SBN 116317 WAKEMAN LAW GROUP, INC

4500 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD #101 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362

Telephone (800) 366-1186 5/19, 5/22, 5/26/25 CNS-3927457# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOANNE EMMERT CASE NO. 25STPB05508 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the foreign WILL or estate, or both of JOANNE EMMERT.

AN ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA KAY ISRAEL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA KAY ISRAEL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE ANCILLARY PETITION requests the decedent’s foreign WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The foreign WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE ANCILLARY PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

CHRISTOPHER T. BRADFORDSBN 145677

SCHERER & BRADFORD 1901 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 11TH FL.

LOS ANGELES CA 90067-6002

Telephone (310) 556-2433 5/19, 5/22, 5/26/25 CNS-3927610# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CYNTHIA ALICE ESQUIVEL

CASE NO. 24STPB13227

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of CYNTHIA ALICE ESQUIVEL.

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALEXANDRIA T. DECELLES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALEXANDRIA T. DECELLES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in

California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner CLAYTON D. WILSON - SBN 40339

WILSON & WILSON 414 S. FIRST AVENUE ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 547-1890

5/19, 5/22, 5/26/25

CNS-3928116# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHAO CHIA CASE NO. 25STPB05572

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHAO CHIA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEL N. REISSNER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOEL N. REISSNER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

06/18/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479

LAW OFFICE OF KEVIN CHIU 1055 E. COLORADO BLVD. #500 PASADENA CA 91106

Telephone (626) 607-1411

5/22, 5/26, 5/29/25

CNS-3928404# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TWIKIE SIMMS AKA

TWICKIE SIMMS AKA

DONNA SIMMS CASE NO.

LEGALS

30-2025-01482514-PR-LA-

CMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TWIKIE SIMMS AKA TWICKIE SIMMS AKA DONNA SIMMS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARY SUE MULLIN in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARY SUE MULLIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/09/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

Attorney for Petitioner

LAWRENCE J. KALFAYAN - SBN 100670 99 S. LAKE AVENUE, SUITE 501 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (213) 488-1060

5/22, 5/26, 5/29/25 CNS-3928163# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PERRY PATTERSON CASE NO. 25STPB05380

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PERRY PATTERSON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DENNIS PATTERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DENNIS PATTERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests author-

ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner CRISTA HERMANCE - SBN 293291 KATILYN FARRELL - SBN 335831 HERMANCE LAW, APC 1363 DONLON STREET, SUITE 8 VENTURA CA 93003

Telephone (805) 518-9633 5/22,5/26, 5/29/25 CNS-3928305# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: COURTLAND P. BOLIN CASE NO. 25STPB05526 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of COURTLAND P. BOLIN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAWN TRIER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAWN TRIER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent-ed to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/17/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the per-

sonal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner GREGORY A. JONES - SBN 119842

JONES & AYOTTE

1450 WEST COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 300 PASADENA CA 91105

Telephone (626) 792-9741 5/22, 5/26, 5/29/25 CNS-3929021# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Raymond Wai Li FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00334 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Walnut, Pasadena, Ca 91101, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Raymond Wai Li FOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Raymond Wai Li FOR to Proposed name Raymond Wai Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07/11/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: P. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: April 28, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Ng, Billie Piklei FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00339 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ng, Billie Piklei FOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Ng, Billie Piklei FOR to Proposed name Ng Lai, Billie Piklei 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07/09/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press

DATED: April 30, 2025 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2320507

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Christopher Ellis YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Navy Federal Credit Union NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court

and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default,

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formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): County of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Rea Stelmach, Esq. (SBN 296671) Silverman Theoloqou LLP 11835 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 855E, Los Angeles CA 90064 (213) 226-6922 DATE (Fecha): Aug 29 2023 Clerk (Secretario), by Elda Ramirez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/25 CNS-3924899# SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yasmin Chan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00362 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 912065904, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yasmin Chan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yasmin Chan to Proposed name Tan, Eng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

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why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07/16/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: May 7, 2025 Robin

of Riverside on April 22, 2025

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202505291

Pub. 05/19/2025, 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250004431

The following persons are doing business as: ULTIMATE TOWING & RECOVERY, 1340 Wabash Ave, Mentone, CA 92359. Mailing Address, 1340 Wabash Ave, Mentone, CA 92359. LOUIS K SHARPLES, 1340 Wabash Ave, Mentone, CA 92359. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ LOUIS K SHARPLES, Individual. This statement was filed

with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 12, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920.

A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250004431 Pub: 05/19/2025, 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250004023

The following persons are doing business as: JMF Court Reporter, 2321 S Magnolia Ave Unit 1C, Ontario, CA 91762. Mailing Address, 2321 S Magnolia Ave Unit 1C, Ontario, CA 91762. Jacqueline Martinez, 2321 S Magnolia Ave Unit 1C, Ontario, CA 91762. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Jacqueline Martinez, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 28,

LEGALS

2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250004023 Pub: 05/19/2025, 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20250003545

The following persons are doing business as: S & H CAL PLUMBING, 1529 La Quinta Cir # 56, Upland, CA 91784. Saul Gomez Herrera, 1529 La Quinta Cir # 56, Upland, CA 91784. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Saul Gomez Herrera, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 11, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end

of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set fort h in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250003545 Pub: 05/19/2025, 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256716573. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: We The People –Legal Express Anaheim, 1100 E Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 189, Anaheim, CA 92801. Mailing Address, 8780 19th St #157, Alta Loma, Ca 91701-4608. Full Name of Registrant(s) Pacific State Corporation (CA, 8780 19th St, # 157, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701-4608. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 24, 2014. We The People –Legal Express Anaheim. /S/ Summer Edouni, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 21, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025, 06/16/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256716594. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Epic Pub Quiz, 17861 Lincoln St, Villa Park, CA 92861. Full Name of Registrant(s) EPiQ Entertainment LLC (CA, 17861 Lincoln St, Villa Park, CA 92861. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 19,

2025. Epic Pub Quiz. /S/ Peter Alexander Fitschen, Managing member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 21, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025, 06/16/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WILD LINE CAMPER 6604 Doolittle Ave Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County WINCAR OFF-ROAD INC. (CA, 6604 Doolittle Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. FANGFANG TAN, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 21, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R202506571 Pub. 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025, 06/16/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250004553

The following persons are doing business as: Pipiolos Cleaning, 154 E Merrill Ave, Rialto, CA 92376. Mailing Address, 154 E Merrill Ave, 154 E Merrill Ave, CA 92376. Sergio Valdez Aguirre, 154 E Merrill Ave, 154 E Merrill Ave, CA 92376. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sergio Valdez, Owner.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 16, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250004553 Pub: 05/26/2025, 06/02/2025, 06/09/2025, 06/16/2025 San Bernardino Press

Riverside County supervisors approve hikes to environmental health fees

By City News Service

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a series of increases to fees for permits issued by the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health, in some cases raising charges by double-digit percentages.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on agency Director Jeff Johnson’s request to alter the fee schedule going into fiscal year 2025-26.

The Department of Environmental Health relies on the regional Consumer Price Index to gauge inflationary pressures on its budget, as well as consider other factors, such as demand on staff and

resources, to make decisions regarding how much to raise fees in specific categories.

The agency minimized fee changes from 2020 to 2023, but returned with a request for significant revisions last year.

“We go back and analyze what we do. We ask if we can do some things better, create efficiencies,” Johnson told the board at that time. “We’ve had to absorb costs internally, but we’re a lean machine.”

The permit and inspection fees the department will increase cover a broad regulatory scheme, from food facilities to farm stands, and swimming pools to septic

tanks.

Among the fees due to be increased is the cost for a new tattoo parlor plan check, which will go from $526 to $796, a 34% jump.

The inspection fee assessed for a swimming pool replaster will increase to $398, compared to $252 now, a 37% difference.

The cost of inspecting a commissary’s prepackaged food items will go from $682 to $705, up 3%. A new fee will be established for inspecting unpackaged edibles in a commissary, $776.

A new fee will also apply for fulfilling a public records request, which will result in a

$7 up-front charge.

To inspect an outlet selling tobacco products will cost $502 after July 1. The current charge is $477. The cost of scrutinizing sanitary standards of a produce stand will go from $299 to $315, a 5% change, and the inspection of any temporary event that involves commercial food sales or distribution will go from $318 to $326, a 2% uptick.

A few fees will be left unchanged, including the food handler certification fee, which will remain at $28. The department’s overall administrative processing fee will stay at $82.

Cathedral City hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Esperanza Park

By City News Service

Cathedral City officials on Thursday officially opened the 7.5-acre, nearly $8.5 million Esperanza Park, which was funded by California State Parks.

The ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony was held at 9 a.m. at the park park, located at 30610 San Diego Drive in the historic Dream Homes neighborhood.

Among those expected to attend were event emcee and

Public Works Director John Corella, Mayor Nancy Ross, Cathedral City Councilman Ernesto Gutierrez, Desert Recreation District Assistant Manager Troy Strange, California Department of Parks and Recreation District Environmental Coordinator Jacqueline Borboa, Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Director Tom Kirk and Felipe Ortiz, field representative for the office of Assemblyman Greg

Wallis, R-Rancho Mirage.

The park will feature a children’s play area with modern playground equipment, a shaded picnic area with barbecue spaces and an outdoor fitness area with exercise equipment. It will also feature amenities such as basketball courts, large and small dog parks, a multiuse field and soccer fields and a connection to the Coachella Valley Link multimodal corridor.

“The completion of Esperanza Park reflects Cathedral City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing outdoor spaces for its residents, providing free-to-use facilities that create memorable gathering places for families and community members of all backgrounds,” according to a city statement.

Funding for Esperanza Park was provided by a California State Parks’ Statewide Park Program grant in 2021.

County revenue

and operational pressures,” Chief Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen said. “Rising labor costs, unpredictable state and federal funding, increased demand for essential services and deferred investment in aging infrastructure are placing significant strain on available financial resources.”

The CEO further observed that while the current year’s revenue intake assures “some short-term relief” from cost pressures, “the future rate of growth is expected to flatten, (and) fiscal prudence will be essential as we work to manage these pressures.”

The largest tax revenue shortfall detected to date was in Proposition 172 Pubic Safety Sales Tax receipts, which were projected to slip by $9.3 million in 2024-25. Overall sales tax receipts were additionally anticipated to slide by $1.3 million compared to earlier estimates. The drops were

attributed to slowing in the economy and ongoing inflationary pressures impacting consumer spending. Economists have not yet begun using the term “stagflation.”

The board, without comment, signed off on a bevy of spending adjustments for various agencies as part of the third-quarter report. Most of the outlays were expected to be covered via agencies’ internal budgets. However, in over a dozen instances, the county will have to drawn down its cash contingency reserve, by an aggregate $14.15 million, to cover the expenses, according to the report.

Public safety agencies were generally holding inside spending thresholds. However, the Department of Animal Services needed a $783,000 augmentation for mobile spay and neuter services and other obligations. The agency has been

operating at maximum capacity at all four county shelters for at least the last two years.

The budget for 2024-25, approved by the board in June, contained $9.2 billion in appropriations, representing an 11% increase over the 2023-24 spending blueprint.

Van Wagenen confirmed at the start of the fiscal year that there were 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funds still in the county treasury. However, the county expended the last of that money in December. The county received $480 million in ARPA allocations and another $500 million in 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act money.

The federal infusions have been applied to “budget stabilization,” community development, infrastructure projects and related programs.

Under the current budget, $2.6 billion has gone to the Riverside University Health System, the largest set-aside in the spending plan, at 27% of total expenditures. That translated to a 5.6% increase in health care-oriented obligations.

Public safety agencies were next, with $2.2 billion in expenditures, 8.5% more than last year’s outlays and 23% of the composite budget, while the social services portfolio has received $2.1 billion in General Fund receipts, also representing an 8.5% increase compared to 2023-24 and comprising 21.4% of the budget. Hearings on the proposed 2025-26 budget are slated for June 9-10. The new fiscal year begins on July 1.

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Swimming pool inspections for replaster work will go up 37% starting July 1.

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Hearing set on prospective fire mitigation fees to be paid by property owners

The Board of Supervi-

sors Tuesday set a June 24 public hearing to consider the Riverside County Fire Department’s request to attach fire mitigation charges to the tax bills of 450 property owners, whom officials say have not paid the cost of abating weeds and other potential fire hazards around their parcels.

According to the fire department, the owners, whose properties are located in unincorporated communities countywide, are delinquent and altogether owe a total $295,905 under the county’s Fire Hazard Reduction Program.

The amounts, which range from $423 to $2,348 per property, stem from activity in calendar year 2024.

The reduction program involves deploying contrac-

tors to clear weeds and related overgrowth that might otherwise fuel brush fires during wildfire season, which generally spans May to November. In most cases, the parcels that were mitigated were vacant or set off from main residences, according to the fire department.

Officials said property owners were served with orders to abate, or mitigate, the potential fire hazards, and when inspectors received no reply or saw that no action had been taken, contractors were sent to the locations under county authority to clear away the excess foliage.

“The purpose of the Fire Hazard Reduction Program is to reduce or eliminate fire hazards created by vegetative growth and the accumulation of combustible debris,

TVUSD attorney Julianne Fleischer said the court’s ruling undermines local communities’ right to govern schools.

She said the school board’s policy “is not an attack on history or diversity — it is a reasonable and necessary effort by elected school board members to ensure that curriculum remains fact-based and aligned with community

values. The Court’s ruling ignores the intent of the policy: to prevent politicized or ideologically driven materials from replacing objective education.”

Fleischer said once the full facts are presented as the lawsuit proceeds, district officials believe the CRT ban will be upheld.

“Although we are disappointed with the court’s decision, we remain

to expand such approval processes by allowing transit agencies unlimited authority to make land-use decisions regarding properties they own. If the bill becomes law, transit agencies could bypass local zoning or planning regulations, according to Ulloa.

“Chino is thriving thanks to a history of ‘smart growth’ policies that have responsibly planned for our growing community while maintaining the small-town character that defines us,” the mayor said in a statement. “But recent legislation has

stripped away our ability to continue to grow in a way that makes sense for our community. This top-down legislation creates frustration in our communities while failing to properly address the ongoing housing crisis.”

Ulloa and Chino officials also argued that the city’s “regional housing needs allocation,” which is a number of units the state assigns to be developed in a city, “is an impossible number to attain that will not lead to the level of increased housing growth

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which poses a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the residents in the vicinity of any real property,” according to an agency statement. “Voluntary compliance is the primary goal of the program. Each parcel owner is provided the opportunity to abate the property prior to the county’s conducting the abatement.”

Properties in four of the five supervisorial districts were identified by the department as delinquent on payments. They included parcels in unincorporated parts of Corona, Hemet, Murrieta and Riverside, as well as the cities of Banning, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Perris and Temecula, and the communities of Cabazon, Homeland, Juniper Springs, Nuevo, Winchester and Wildomar.

According to agency documents, property owners were billed to recover the county’s expenditures, but the fire department received no response. A $254 admin-

TVUSD lawsuit

committed to defending the constitutionality of Temecula Valley Unified School District’s actions,” Fleischer said in a statement.

“Critical race theory and its offshoots have no place in public institutions that are meant to serve all individuals equally. These ideas promote division, resentment, and a distorted view of history that punishes students and staff based on

skin color rather than character.

“We remain committed to defending lawful policies that reject this kind of racialized thinking and instead promote unity and equal treatment under the law,” Fleischer added.

Julie Hamill, an attorney for the California Policy Center, which had submitted a legal brief in support of the Temecula school

Chino housing

that it intends.”

Chino’s RHNA is 6,978 units, 3,397 of which are in the affordable income level, according to the city’s 2021-29 housing element.

Cities without stateapproved housing elements face “dire consequences,” including the Builder’s Remedy, a legal mechanism that allows developers to bypass local zoning laws in cities or counties not compliant with state housing requirements, Ulloa wrote.

The mayor has requested a meeting with Newsom and other state officials

“to discuss a path forward that balances the urgency of the housing crisis while respecting the role of cities in crafting sustainable, community-focused solutions,” according to a city statement.

City spokesman Matthew Bramlett said the governor’s office responded to Ulloa’s letter, and they are trying to set up a meeting.

The governor’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

The letter is available on the city’s via tinyurl.com/ bdfs7hbp.

istrative fee has also been folded into the final bill sent to the proprietors. The charges would function as tax liens on the properties.

During the June hearing, all those who received assessment notices will have an opportunity to challenge them and ask the board for relief.

board, told the Los Angeles Times, “Imprinting racist, subversive, harmful and false ideologies on children not only violates longstanding anti-discrimination civil rights law in many cases, but also usurps basic parental authority.”

The appeals court found that provisions of the CRT ban could be interpreted to prohibit teachers and students from discussing

discriminatory Jim Crow laws, segregation, racial inequities in the criminal justice system and the civil rights movement.

In his appeal filed in October, Bonta argued that the CRT ban violates students’ constitutional rights to freely receive information.

A copy of the decision is online via tinyurl.com/ mpkr9nje.

Weed abatement is a big issue in wildfire-prone Southern California. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa. | Photo courtesy of cityofchinogov/Instagram